COOKIE EXCHANGE, BAKING & GROW WITH HOLIDAY HELPERS
Baking is a must during the holidays and kids always want to be little helpers… so whether it’s the gift of baked goods to neighbors, bread, or an elaborate cookie exchange, we love the Ergobaby 3-in-1 Evolve.
From baby’s first foods to big kid sous chef, the Evolve 3-in-1 High Chair transforms from an ergonomic highchair to a supportive chair to a kitchen helper. With easy set-up, conversion and clean-up, it simplifies a parent’s life so they can enjoy the magic in the everyday moments (and the timeless design integrates seamlessly into any home). The kitchen tower is perfect for our daughters to be at counter height for cracking eggs, mixing and stirring… plus it’s sturdy and safe way to bake!
Ergobaby 3-in-1 Evolve makes a great gift for families with kids at any stage, and growing! Plus check out Ergobaby’s Deluxe Feeding Sets that include 3-in-1 cup, suction plate, utensils, bib and snacker. The are dishwasher safe and perfect for babies all the way through to big kids.
HOUSES FOR THE HOLIDAYS & LAZY DOG DELICIOUSNESS
As you bounce around family members and friend’s homes, help your kids think a little deeper about the blessing of Christmas and understand what it means to help others and serve… thanks to Houses for the Holidays, it can be a fun and delicious lesson. Lazy Dog Restaurants which are all over, and one right in Roseville, have DIY Gingerbread House kits where you not only build a tasty house, but also helps build a physical house for someone in need through Habitat for Humanity. Kits are only $7.50 and 100% of net proceeds go toward building homes in the community.
Lazy Dog Restaurants, is a casual dining restaurant. If you’re headed to the restaurant, you can build your gingerbread while you wait for your food. The kids’ menu has a “blueprint” that they can color and come up with their design and then they can build away. We also love the idea of enjoying one of Lazy Dog’s family meals and getting a couple of kits and having a competition with friends and family or you can even try one of their new Lazy Dog’s TV Dinners into the oven and while your TV Dinner cooks, enjoy this fun activity with your family. Both are available for takeout and delivery.
YASUKOCHI FARMS FOR HOSTING OR A HEALTHY GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING
Whether you’re hosting this holiday season, looking for way to streamline grocery shopping, or want the convenience of fresh produce delivered to your doorstep… Yasukochi Family Farms is your answer.
They make it simple to get fruits and vegetables to your home each week with their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) boxes. Every week a box of farm fresh produce grown using responsible farming methods and full of freshly picked produce grown by Yasukochi Family Farms located in Oceanside and other local partner growers provides comes straight to your house to provide all the produce and fruit needed for your family.
Each box will contain 11-15 different produce items and then there are add-on items like eggs, honey, jam, flowers, and more. You can add on extras of favorites like strawberries, corn and fresh pressed olive oil… options rotate seasonally.
We traditionally put an orange in each stocking, and we use the apples for pie… plus the potatoes, corn and squash all compliment holiday meals. You can even find recipes on Yasukochi Family Farms website if you’re looking for inspiration for family meals, or healthier options as you set resolutions for the New Year!
GET GRINCHY
“Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps means a little more.” The Grinch and all of its variations are always on our Christmas movie watch list. We couldn’t resist this skirt and sweatshirt from Hanna Andersson. We love this outfit too if you take your kids to the theater to watch the Grinch or watch from the comfort of your home.
To go with our movie night, we made Grinch handprint ornaments. We used yardstick to trace our hands. Then you can either paint or color the hands to look like the characters. Add some googly eyes, cotton balls and stickers to decorate. We made Grinch, Max and Cindy Lou Who.
